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🏕️ Virgin Limited Edition's Mahali Mzuri camp in Maasai Mara is undergoing a full renovation, including a revamp of 12 luxury tents and common areas. The redesign, in collaboration with Lynne Hunt London, features contemporary African style with natural materials and a color palette complemented by red and black. East African artists' works will be celebrated throughout. The camp reopens in June 2025, in time for guests to witness the annual Great Migration from July to August.

🏨 B&B Hotels opened its seventh location in Piedmont, specifically in Settimo Torinese, targeting business clientele. The hotel features 194 rooms, a covered parking, a large congress center capable of hosting up to 180 people. B&B Hotels Italia, led by President Liliana Comitini, continues its national expansion strategy, aiming to strengthen its position in the mid-scale hotel segment, offering high quality at best prices for both business and leisure. Additional amenities include high-speed Wi-Fi, a restaurant, a bar, a seasonal Jacuzzi on the terrace, 24/7 reception, and buffet breakfast.

🏠 Masseria Secolario, situated in Palmariggi near Otranto, is set within a 70-hectare park of ancient olive trees and embodies the local culture through its Lecce stone construction. Fila's Hydrorep and Fob Xtreme products are used to protect stone surfaces from water and humidity without altering their aesthetic, providing hydro-oil repellent protection. Interior stone surfaces benefit from Fob Xtreme and MATT, a protective natural finish. For optimal cleaning, PS87 PRO diluted 1:5, and for regular maintenance, CLEANER PRO, are recommended; both cleaners are biodegradable. MATT finish can be reapplied as needed to maintain surface protection.

🏖️ Autograph Collection Hotels by Marriott launches The Isolano in Cres, Croatia, on March 13, boasting 49 rooms and suites, a sea-view restaurant, two outdoor heated pools, wellness offerings, and direct beach access. Designed by interior designer Kristina Zanic, it reflects Mediterranean life with local Brac island stone architecture. Features include private balconies, locally crafted wooden benches, smart tech, and five infinity rooms with pool access. Unique experiences like mixology workshops are available.

🎓 "The Gentleman’s Journey", launched in January 2025, is a project by Rocco Forte's Hotel de la Ville and Rocco Forte House in Rome, guiding guests through Rome's iconic boutiques and artisan traditions. Curated by style expert Giorgio Giangiulio, the journey features historic spots like Antica Barberia da Peppino, Sartoria Tommy & Giulio Caraceni, Marini Calzature (est. 1899), Brioni, Schostal (over 150 years), Cruciani & Bella, and Campomarzio70 for personalized fragrance consultations.

🏠 Sebastien Bazin, at ILTM, announced Accor's focus on the lifestyle segment by 2025, accelerating Ennismore's global expansion. Gaurav Bhushan, co-CEO of Ennismore, mentioned a significant year of openings in 2024, including the groundbreaking Delano Dubai. In 2025, Ennismore will enter Australia with Hyde, Mondrian, and 25hours; Ireland with The Hoxton Dublin; SLS in Europe; and Mama Shelter in Asia. Notable openings include Mondrian Gold Coast (Australia's first), SLS Playa Mujeres (Mexico), Delano Miami Beach (USA), SLS Barcelona (Spain), Mama Shelter Zurich (Switzerland), and multiple Rixos hotels in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, including the Rixos Montaza Alexandria and Mondrian Abu Dhabi.

✈ Lufthansa reopened its renovated Senator and Business Lounge at London Heathrow Airport, Terminal 2, which is their largest outside Germany at 1600 sqm. Operating daily from 04:15 to 22:00, the lounge can accommodate up to 350 passengers. It features an improved design with upgraded flooring, lighting, and seating, a panoramic view of the runway, and enhanced workspaces with privacy panels. Sven Thaler highlighted over 360 weekly Lufthansa Group flights at Heathrow as part of their commitment to premium customer experience. The lounge offers services such as a buffet, free newspapers, Wi-Fi, a printer, copier, TV, and lockers.

🏠 Six Senses initiated a major restoration of five historic buildings from 1909 in Tel Aviv's luxury White City district, known for the world's highest concentration of Bauhaus buildings. These will be combined with a new 42-story tower to create Six Senses Tel Aviv, featuring 140 rooms and suites plus 55 luxury residences. Set to open late this year, the project is overseen by Preservation Architects Amnon Bar-Or Architects and Yaron Gal, designed by Rani Ziss, and interiors by Orly Shrem. This is the brand's second Israel location after Six Senses Shaharut opened in 2021.

🏖 inViaggi expands inClub family for summer 2025 with three new openings: inClub Capo Peloro in Sicily, inClub Messapia Hotel & Resort in Puglia, and inClub Falkensteiner Funimation Garden in Calabria. Alberto Giorgio, General Manager of inViaggi, highlights exquisite facilities, personalized services, and travel experience freedom. Each club offers unique experiences: Sicilian culture and adventures, Salento's heart relaxation, and dynamic holidays at Sant'Eufemia Bay with a 5,000 sqm pool.

🌃 Tunisia and Puglia are the latest additions to Futura Vacanze's destinations, featuring the Futura Club Caribbean World Mahdia and Futura Club Albatros in Marina di Lesina. These follow the newly announced Futura Club Porto Kaleo in Calabria, bringing the total to 21 Futura Clubs. The new Tunisian property responds to increased demand, while the Puglian resort diversifies offerings in the Gargano region, aiming to boost package deals with train travel, as explained by Commercial Director Belinda Coccia.